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Start of World War II
01 September 1939
Britain and France declare war on Germany following its invasion of Poland, starting World War II in Europe. Most of the world’s countries are involved. -
End of World War II
World War II ends in Europe. Millions of people around the world take to the streets to celebrate ‘Victory in Europe Day’, marking the end of the deadliest military conflict in history in which 60 million people died.